It was a cold and dreary day, so there were not many people at the beach. I took my shoes off and walked barefoot. It was surprising how different the sand felt from the sand at Panama City Beach. This sand was not as soft and smooth.

I walked down a long narrow walkway, through some trees and then along a long stretch with water on both sides.

People lined the sides, hoping to see a Manatee.

I had never seen a Manatee, so I had no idea what I was looking for. The people standing next to me said to look for places where the water looks different. That lets us know that a Manatee is underneath. (See picture below, in the center of the water.)

I mostly saw gorgeous birds.

Every once in a while, the top of a Manatee could be seen on the water (for a moment). Manatees are fast and hard to photograph. I was happy to catch some body parts that came out of the water. (I think these were part of Manatees).

I don’t know if I actually saw any Manatees, but it was a great way to spend a day in nature…

The trolley went through the city streets, past the cruise ships, and to Ybor City. It was an enjoyable ride!

Ybor City’s main street has a gorgeous old architectural style.

Ybor City is known for it’s cigars.

It is also known for nightlife.

At about midnight on a weekend night, I drove through the area. Lots of people were drinking and partying on the sidewalks and the main street. The crowd looked to be primarily young, in their 20s. Police cars were parked along the sides of the road. Street were covered with debris. Traffic moved very slowly, to avoid hitting people.